Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centres: The largest provider of physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in the Ottawa region, with 30 physiotherapist-­owned facilities.

SPORT MEDICINE

Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centres is very happy to work in collaboration with many local physicians. At certain clinics, strategically located in the east, south and west of the city, we are pleased to offer access to Sport Medicine Physicians, Orthopedic Surgeons, Family Physicians, and Physiatrists. This service is OHIP covered and the physicians work closely with the physiotherapists to provide a well-rounded rehabilitation approach to health care.

In addition, the Sport Physiotherapy Diploma Mentorship Program is offered to physiotherapists working towards their Sport Physiotherapy Exams, and requiring mentorship hours and onsite sport coverage hours.

OUR SPORT MEDICINE CENTRES

At our Sport Medicine Centres, our team of Physiotherapists (PT), Athletic Therapists (AT), Sports Physicians, Massage Therapists (MT) and Kinesiologists (KIN) work as a team to provide optimal assessments and treatments for our patients. Our centres are recognized as an official service provider to the Canadian Sport Centre (CSC) Ontario.

March Road

Pro Physio Plus

Rehabilitation Services

MANUAL THERAPY:

Our active "hands-on"
approach has proven
to be effective in accelerating
recovery from injury as well as
providing a personalized level
of service. Manual techniques
include joint mobilization, manipulation,
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
stretches, Muscle Energy, soft tissue release, and
Active Release Techniques. Coupled with exercise
prescription and modalities such as
contrast therapy, electrotherapy and ultrasound,
manual therapy is an integral component
of the rehabilitation process.

ACTIVE RELEASE THERAPY:

Active Release Therapy is a
hands-on case management
system that allows a practitioner
to diagnose and treat
soft-tissue injuries. Specific injuries that apply
are repetitive strains, adhesions, tissue hypoxia,
and joint dysfunction.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE:

Myofascial release is a highly interactive
stretching technique that requires feedback
from the patient's body to determine the direction,
force and duration of the stretch and to determine the direction, force
and duration of the stretch
and to facilitate maximum
relaxation of the tight or
restricted areas. When using
myofascial release techniques,
the therapist monitors tissue
tightness by developing a
kinesthetic link with the
patient through touch. This results in the
patient achieving the most efficient movement
patterns that the patient's body can maintain
with the least amount of effort.

ACUPUNCTURE:

Acupuncture is a therapeutic
method used to encourage
natural healing, reduce or
relieve pain and improve function
of affected areas of the
body. Acupuncture is very effective in treating a
variety of painful disorders, both acute and
chronic:

• Neurological and muscular disorders

• Neck and back pain

• Neuralgia, frozen shoulders

• Tennis elbow, tendonitis

• Sciatica and arthritis

MASSAGE THERAPY:

Massage therapy is a form of
soft tissue manipulation
performed by a registered
massage therapist. Benefits of
massage therapy include:

KINESIOLOGY:

Our certified kinesiologists work along with the
therapists to establish personalized exercise
programs specific to the patient's condition.
Rehabilitation programs include strengthening,
stretching, proprioceptive, and core stability
exercises. Kinesiologists also perform:

Functional abilities assessments

Ergonomic workstation evaluation

Sport specific one-on-one personalized

Training programs

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy

EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY:

Pneumatically generated acoustic pulses (shock
waves) are introduced into the body over a
large surface area by means of a freely moved
applicator. ESWT sessions provide successful
relief of chronic pain to restore painless mobility.

ORTHOTICS AND BRACING:

Custom orthotics and biomechanical
analysis for:

Foot alignment

Correct improper posture

Sports/running injuries

Footwear advice and education

We offer a range of custom and
generic knee braces to suit your sporting needs.

SPORT EVENT COVERAGE:

We have a team of therapists with First
Responder, CPR and First Aid certification available
for team and event coverage around the
Ottawa area. Our therapist provide seasonal
coverage to local teams. Two weeks advance
notice is recommended.

IN-SERVICE SESSIONS:

We will go to your facility or welcome you at our
centre to educate you on:

• Workplace posture and ergonomics

• Sport-specific scapular stabilization and core
stability training

• Sleep consultant program

SPORT MEDICINE PHYSICIANS

Our team of physicians have special training
and the Diploma in Sport Medicine from CASM.
Orthopedic Surgeons offer specialty services in
our centre by referral from our sports physicians.
Our team works with several amateur,
professional, national, and Olympic teams.

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